The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) participated in the Ordinary Meeting of the Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions (CCSBSO), held on June 18 and 19, 2026, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as part of the Council’s 50th anniversary commemoration.
This regional session serves as a technical coordination forum for financial supervisors from Central America and the region, aimed at strengthening modern, coordinated, and resilient supervisory frameworks in response to the evolving challenges facing the financial system. Key topics discussed included cybersecurity as a critical component of operational resilience, model risk, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on banking supervision.
During the opening session, Alejandro Fernández W., President of the CCSBSO and Superintendent of Banks of the Dominican Republic, underscored the importance of maintaining a regional agenda aligned with the evolving dynamics of the financial sector.
Representatives from the supervisory authorities of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ecuador also participated in the meeting, reinforcing a platform for technical cooperation aimed at strengthening regional financial stability.
The Panamanian delegation was led by Superintendent of Banks Milton Ayón Wong, accompanied by Kathy de Guardia, Director of International Projects and Affairs, and Luis Barahona, Director of Financial Conglomerates Supervision.
Through its participation in forums such as this, the SBP reaffirms its commitment to strengthening a sound, forward-looking banking supervisory framework aligned with the highest international standards.
